The Great Bear Chase, Jr. Bear Chase and Bear Chase Snowbike races are this weekend! The Jr. races on Friday night, the main events on Saturday and the snowbike race on Sunday. For more info, look on the web --greatbearchase.com. We'll be open til 9pm on Friday for "First Fridays" -- Calumet's … [Read more...] about Great Bear Chase
Congratulations!
The Ski Tigers recently competed in the Michigan High School Championships and came back with a STATE CHAMPIONSHIP! Great work! The top skiers for our team were: In the Sprints-- David Jasczak 1st. In the Pursuit-- Issac Stone won it in a time of 32:34.6 (1st in classic,4th in freestyle), David … [Read more...] about Congratulations!
Snow Bikes
Trek "Farley" snowbikes are here and ready to ride! A couple of them have been ridden already and the reviews have been outstanding! They're lighter than Pugsleys - but you don't have to shell out $3000 or $4000 to get one. Check one out when you have the chance. We're sure you'll love it. … [Read more...] about Snow Bikes
First Friday
We'll be open tonight, Feb. 7 til 9pm for "First Fridays"! This month we are featuring the art of Barb Flanagin in a variety of mediums of winter scenes around the Keweenaw. We also have our "Mid-Winter Sale" going on right now--20% off all clothing in the store as well as even bigger discounts on … [Read more...] about First Friday
Fat Tuesdays @ Swedetown Trails
Every Tuesday at Swedetown is a "Fat Tuesday"! Snow bikes are allowed on ALL of the trails at Swedetown after 5 pm. Riders will generally meet at the chalet around 6pm if you'd like to ride with a group. Remember it gets dark early so having a light is a good idea, even if you're riding the lit … [Read more...] about Fat Tuesdays @ Swedetown Trails
Fun Time
Our Free Ski/Snowshoe day was held yesterday and fun was in the air! We brought an entire truck-full of skis, boots, poles and snowshoes to the chalet for the day, from 12 to 5. Approximately 65 people took advantage of the occasion to check out the trails and try out the equipment- and the … [Read more...] about Fun Time
Free Skis & Snowshoes
On Sunday, January 12, we will have Free cross country skis and snowshoes to try out at Swedetown Trails! We will have our entire stock of both for you to try out anytime from 12pm to 4 pm and the Swedetown Trails Club is waiving all trail fees! So if you've never skied at Swedetown, or it's been … [Read more...] about Free Skis & Snowshoes
It’s Time To Ski/Snowshoe!
O.K., even I'm saying this is enough snow. All of our area trails are now groomed and waiting for you-- Swedetown, MTU, Maasto Hiihto-Churning Rapids, Chassell, Eagle Harbor, And new this year, there are trails at Mt. Bohemia! I'm told about 10km. of classic tracks. Also at Swedetown, there … [Read more...] about It’s Time To Ski/Snowshoe!